Mary Bachmeier

Feb. 28, 1931-Dec. 29, 2012

January 1, 2013

Mary Bachmeier was born Feb. 28, 1931, a daughter of Bernhardt and Lena (Linghor) Bachmeier in Blumenfeld. She was raised and educated in the Blumenfeld/Orrin area. As a young lady, she moved with her family to Devils Lake, where she worked in the hatchery for a time.

Mary was united in marriage to Anton "Tony" Bachmeier on Aug. 23, 1952, at St. Leo's Catholic Church in Minot. They made their home in Minot, where Mary was a homemaker, raising the couple's three children, Deborah, Rebecca and Mark. She later worked at the Moose Lodge as the head cook for 10 years. Anton died Sept. 15, 2006. She continued to live in Minot.

Mary enjoyed quilting, working with plastic canvas, canning, fishing and taking the occasional trip to the casino.